CAPABLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

capable

adjective

ˈkā-pə-bəl

Definition of capable

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance a capable and efficient editor

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Recent Examples of capable Category 3 storms are considered major hurricanes and are capable of causing devastation. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 Jones is a stabilizing force and, paired with Talanoa Hufanga, forms one of the more versatile and capable safety duos in football. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The National Weather Service advised that parts of Georgia and the Carolinas could see heavy rains capable of causing flash floods. — Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Building teams capable of supporting those priorities adds another consideration to compensation decisions. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capable

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Adjective

The program aims to keep used textiles out of general waste and mixed recycling bins, preserve clothing for reuse and improve the supply of material suitable for fiber-to-fiber recycling.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Secondhand platforms helped the team pinpoint suitable dupes for décor and furniture.

— Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of suitable

Adjective

While the 28-year-old hit 19 homers and stole 41 bases, his 98 wRC+ ranked 14th among qualified second basemen.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, of the 105 political parties and groupings qualified to participate, only 33 had successfully submitted their membership lists.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Their defense is playing well, and their offense looks competent.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
There’s people that are trying to do it and there’s people are very competent at it, but someone’s going to be right, someone’s going to be wrong, and there’s going to be big swings one way or another.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

Startups that were founded within the past five years or funded within the past two years are able to apply, according to Anthropic.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Regulatory concerns began to rise, with growing uncertainty that Netflix would be able to close its deal in short order.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of able

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